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Theft & Battery at the Publix
Jul 5, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT & BATTERY
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX - 1200 CHAMPIONS DRIVE, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-26764
A retail theft occurred followed by a battery at the Publix store at 1200 Champions Drive near Davenport on July 5th at around 6:30 pm.
The suspect, wearing the yellow dress in this video, stole approximately $125 worth of merchandise from the store.
When a woman confronted the suspect about the theft, the suspect intentionally struck the victim twice, then pushed her.
The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored Waggoneer.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
The little girl in the cart is innocent of the crimes. The two other women with the suspect may be witnesses, or they could be suspects. If they are only witnesses, they should contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office to let us know that.
If you have any information about these crimes, or recognize any of the people in this video, please contact Detective Wyche at 863-236-3900 or email DWyche@polksheriff.org .
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• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT & BATTERY
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX - 1200 CHAMPIONS DRIVE, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-26764
A retail theft occurred followed by a battery at the Publix store at 1200 Champions Drive near Davenport on July 5th at around 6:30 pm.
The suspect,… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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